Fontina, Caramelized-Onion, and Pancetta Pizza

Sweet onions, creamy cheese, and salty pancetta give this pizza a sophisticated flavor. At only 238 calories for two slices, this pizza is sure to please.

Yield:

2 (9-inch) pizzas (serving size: 2 slices)

Ingredients

1. Pizza Dough
2. 1 teaspoon olive oil
3. 1 1/2 ounces pancetta (Italian-style bacon) or Canadian bacon, chopped
4. 8 cups sliced onion (about 3 large)
5. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
8. 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
9. 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina cheese, divided
10. Thyme sprigs (optional)
11. Cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Pizza Dough according to directions.
2. While dough is rising the second time, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add pancetta, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add onions, thyme, salt, and white pepper; cook 25 minutes or until onions are browned, stirring frequently.
3. Preheat oven to 475°.
4. Brush each prepared pizza crust with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; top each with half of onion mixture. Sprinkle half of cheese over each pizza. Bake at 475° for 9 minutes or until crusts are crisp. Cut each pizza into 8 wedges. Garnish with thyme sprigs and sprinkle with black pepper, if desired.

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